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A new glamping destination called Camp Bespoke is set to open in Kentucky, if the project can meet fundraising goals

Five outdoor enthusiasts joined Pocket Outdoor Media and Outdoor Industry Association for a candid conversation about if and when it's okay to use the N-word

How climate emissions programs from OIA and SIA might dilute—or amplify—each other’s goals

The president of Thule’s Americas region explains why the brand chose Denver for its North American brick-and-mortar debut and how the company will measure success in a challenging retail environment

As you read this, your life savings is funding things that probably repulse you. You’re paying to raze the Amazon, lay pipe across Arctic tundra, and manufacture the cigarette butts that line the bellies of fish. You didn’t make those decisions. But your bank did.

Peter Arlein, founder and owner of Colorado-based mountainFLOW eco-wax, got his big shot on ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Friday night

Thirty-two percent of our survey respondents have nixed plastic polybags

Earl B. Hunter, Jr. wants to make Black folks feel safe outdoors—and level the economic playing field in the process

This week, we caught up with Cameron Walker, general manager of Icebreaker North America, to learn more about the VF-owned brand’s environmental campaign to completely remove synthetics from its collection

Beta—a new mountain biking magazine, website, and membership program—might have emerged from the Covid-driven cycling craze, but its industry roots run deep

In his first interview since taking the helm as CEO, Ryan Gellert talks to OBJ about the future of Patagonia which, among other things, includes "making less product"

Meet the founder of Black Folks Camp Too, a marketing and consulting firm dedicated to introducing more Black people to the joys of camping and engaging outdoor brands to welcome them

Combatting racism and practicing allyship in the outdoor industry requires tangible action. Here's how to get started.

Maro LaBlance, founder of the California-based content agency Campfire Collective, has put a new spin on pandemic video content

Mask requirements and other coronavirus rules have caused some distressing confrontations between retail employees and customers recently. A new training tool can help.

Will the industry's warm-season shows run as scheduled this year? We spoke to leaders of several important events to find out.

The Colorado-based PR pro and co-founder of Inside Out Communications has struck out on her own

The online retailer will expand the size of its physical retail footprint with two new shops in Utah and Colorado

Fair pay and career development among essential workers are key for the success of the outdoor industry

This specialized job board, launched last June, makes it easier for businesses in the industry to find and hire diverse talent

A friend, colleague, and industry role model has received some very difficult news

Snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones has announced his company's entry into the apparel market

The fledgling accessory brand Winter's Edge has come up with a new way for reps to get product into potential dealers' hands

Robin Thurston outlines Pocket Outdoor Media's goals and commitments regarding inclusion and sustainability

In the specialty retail wholesale process, buyers still want to touch the product before purchasing

Four lessons everyone in the office can benefit from

The choice signals a major step forward for Native American representation in government

Experts weigh in on small changes you can make to increase sales in the last few days of the holiday shopping season

Powder magazine shut down operations and effectively folded this fall. Two former leaders from the snow sports title have now joined Pocket Outdoor Media.

Employee Resource Groups can benefit your company culture and promote success both internally and externally. Here’s how to start one—any why you should.

REI has updated its Product Impact Standards, setting new climate and inclusion expectations for its 1,000+ vendors

Don't let this key piece of the ecosystem hold your brand back

In an ever-changing market, adaptation is a necessity for success

This week, OBJ editor Andrew Weaver took a hike with Aangeenbrug to talk about the future of OIA and how the industry has adapted to the pandemic

The former group president of Wolverine Worldwide and global president of The North Face will lead the sporting goods company's expansion into specialty outdoor retail

The company's new "Buy Less, Demand More" campaign prompts customers to consider secondhand alternatives to new gear

The reusable packaging service RePack helps companies reduce their carbon footprint while building brand affinity

The sporting goods giant will open two locations of a new outdoor concept, Public Lands, next year, the company's outgoing CEO told investors last week

One year after Backcountry apologized for an aggressive, behind-the-scenes legal campaign that some outdoor brands called corporate bullying, the online retailer is trying to make amends

After their longstanding cycling title effectively folded last month, five of Bike's editors have joined the Pocket team

After 32 years, Townsend Bertram & Company is closing its doors with love and gratitude for its community

This week, Outdoor Industry Association hosted a call to examine the implications of the election results. Here's what went down.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its annual report that lays out the importance of the outdoor recreation economy in hard data

The parent company of The North Face has announced plans to add the direct-to-consumer streetwear company to its portfolio of brands

2020 has been a year of supreme uncertainly for specialty retail. Empty shelves, cancelled orders, and lopsided demand have forced shop owners to get creative to meet customers needs. Here's what several retail owners say about the challenges they've faced.

By staying true to its community-driven values, the Philadelphia-born brand transformed its flagship retail store into a mini market for fresh foods, household goods, and takeout meals. An insurance provider took notice.

Outdoor Gear Exchange, the widely loved independent retailer in Vermont, has hired a full-time diversity professional to manage the company's inclusion practices

When Cristobal Murillo couldn’t fly to Asia to see his newest product in person, he dropped $1,500 on a high-definition camera and did all the development through a live feed with his supplier

The activewear brand is differentiating itself this year by not using photography to unveil its newest line

The Conservation Alliance has ended its business with longtime financial partner Bank of America, divesting all funds over concerns about the bank's lack of environmental commitment

The brand's new Explore Fund Council—led by Jimmy Chin and actor Lena Waithe—will oversee the allocation of $7 million in DEI-focused grant funding

With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and inclusivity, here’s how the Canadian outdoor brand Alder Apparel is nailing women’s outdoor clothing

Two new products coming this spring, the Alto and the Telos, mark Sea to Summit's first foray into lightweight tent production

The pandemic has completely reshaped the adventure guiding industry. Here's what the months and years ahead might look like.

If you’re serious about eliminating single-use packaging from your company and the outdoor industry, these five companies can help

Sit in on a video conversation with snowboarder and climate activist about his new "impact documentary," Purple Mountains, the upcoming election, backcountry safety, and skiing in the woods as a kid

The coronavirus crisis has strained the outdoor industry's supply chains in a major way. Here's how some brands have managed the challenge.

Lowa's general manager reflects on the business lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus crisis

For the second time, OR will adapt to a virtual format in an effort to keep the industry safe

In anticipation of a pending sale, the retailer sent layoff notices to dozens of employees last week

Last month, a federal judge ordered William Perry Pendley to vacate his post at the Bureau of Land Management. The decision had "no impact whatsoever" on his position, Pendley said.

These creatives share their Native heritage with the outdoor industry through smart footwear, stunning prints turned into blankets, and sustainable warmers

The deal will bring outdoor climbing’s two biggest magazines under one roof for the first time in history. It also adds two promising new categories, indoor climbing and trail running, to Pocket’s portfolio of active lifestyle brands.

A new coalition of brands, retailers, and participants is giving a stronger voice to people of color in the running community

“The outdoor industry is the only industry I know of where Black folks have to beg to be advertised and marketed to,” says Earl B. Hunter Jr. His company aims to change that

The four titles will pause operations in the coming months and furlough employees without pay

This year, the question may be more important than ever, but two industry powerhouses—Patagonia and REI—disagree

REI, Patagonia, Outdoor Research, and several other companies have donated time, technology, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places ahead of the election

After running the Bureau of Land Management for more than a year without Senate confirmation, Pendley has been ordered to surrender his position

Over time, sales of small, low-cost items at the register can add up to a considerable revenue line. But what do customers actually reach for?

The retailer has realized its 14-year plan of transitioning to carbon neutral operations by 2020

The mastermind of a wildly popular, stereotype-busting Instagram account offers advice for companies hoping to diversify and deepen their influencer campaigns

Ryan Gellert, who has presided over the brand’s business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, will now run the company

Thousands of member-owners of Mountain Equipment Co-op have banded together to prevent an American investment firm from buying the company

Over the course of half a century, industry legend Bob Gore built a multi-billion-dollar company known for its innovation and democratic treatment of employees

From a diehard work ethic and inclusive design theories to decadent colorways and outside-the-box thinking, the methods of these industry experts draw inspiration from their cultural heritage

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The struggling Canadian retailer, recently acquired by a U.S. investment firm, will no longer operate as a consumer-cooperative business

The company's brand-new, unused complex in Washington sold less than a month after going on the market

The parent company of Smartwool and The North Face has decided to make internal data about its diversity and inclusion practices public